Hutchinson Sports

Michael Wacha and Kansas City Royals Finalize $32 Million, 2-year Contract

Tuesday, December 19

By Dave Skretta KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals made official their deal with starting pitcher Michael Wacha on Monday, a $32 million, two-year pact that includes a player option for 2025 and incentives based on the number of innings he pitches.The... Read More.

Kansas State Football Adds Transfer Travis Bates

Tuesday, December 19

By Ryan Wallace MANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) – After first bolstering the offensive line in the form of North Dakota transfer tackle Easton Kilty, K-State has gone back to the portal to spice up competition along the defensive line. Monday, the Wildcats won over another... Read More.

Dragons are No. 3 in Final NJCAA Football Poll

Tuesday, December 19

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – After a 10-1 season, the Hutchinson Community College football team finished third in the final NJCAA Division I Football rankings, which were released on Monday. The 2023 Jayhawk Conference champion Blue Dragons went through the regular season undefeated... Read More.

Andy Dirks to be Inducted into Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame

Tuesday, December 19

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Former Hutchinson Community College baseball player and Quarterback Club Hall of Fame member Andy Dirks will be enshrined into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame in January. The former Blue Dragon, Wichita State Shocker and Detroit Tiger will... Read More.

K-State’s Lee Named co-Big 12 Player of the Week

Monday, December 18

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – For the sixth time in her career and second time this season, K-State center Ayoka Lee has been named the Big 12 Conference co-Player of the Week. Lee shared this week's honor with Texas' Rori Harmon.Lee... Read More.

Shooting Woes Hamper K-State in Loss to Nebraska, 62-46

Monday, December 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Nebraska used a decisive 17-1 run midway through the second half to highlight a strong second-half performance, as the Cornhuskers snapped a 7-game losing streak to Kansas State with a 62-46 win on Sunday afternoon in front of 10,206 fans... Read More.

Chiefs Still Showcase their Warts, but Also Their promise in 27-17 Victory over Patriots

Monday, December 18

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots on Sunday in spite of themselves.It’s a trick they can pull off against a three-win team, even on the road. But probably not one against a team in the... Read More.

Lee Leads (12/16) K-State Women Past North Florida

Sunday, December 17

MANHATTAN, Kansas (KStateSports.com) – All-American candidate Ayoka Lee put together a near perfect evening for (12/16) K-State, as the Wildcats tallied a 79-53 win over North Florida on Saturday at Bramlage Coliseum.BOX SCOREK-State improved its record to 10-1 for... Read More.

Kansas Women Win Third Straight, Downs Central Arkansas 69-48

Sunday, December 17

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Four Jayhawks scored in double figures as Kansas women’s basketball defeated Central Arkansas 69-48 on Saturday evening inside Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREKansas extended its winning streak to three, improving to 6-4 on the season, while Central Arkansas fell to 6-5.Ryan... Read More.

No. 2 Kansas Rallies for 75-71 Win at Indiana

Sunday, December 17

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points, including four crucial free throws in the final minute, and Hunter Dickinson had 17 points and 14 rebounds as No. 2 Kansas rallied in the second half for a 75-71 win at Indiana on... Read More.

Busy Offseason: Michael Wacha gets $32M, 2-year Deal with Royals, Hunter Renfroe $13M Contract

Saturday, December 16

BY DAVE SKRETTA AND RONALD BLUM KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals general manager J.J. Picollo knew he needed to upgrade his rotation and fill a corner outfield spot this offseason.He took care of both tasks Friday.In the latest moves in what has become a busy offseason in... Read More.

Chiefs Hoping to Snap Rare 2-game Losing Streak in Visit to New England

Saturday, December 16

By the Associated Press KANSAS CITY (8-5) at NEW ENGLAND (3-10)Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, FOXOPENING LINE: Chiefs by 8 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.AGAINST THE SPREAD: Kansas City 7-6; New England 3-10.SERIES RECORD: Kansas City leads 20-16-3.LAST MEETING: Chiefs won 26-10 in 2020.LAST WEEK: Chiefs... Read More.